Just for Vanover, Trkdrvr and all you other Truckers out there !!!

 

It is definitely a job I don't think I could do full time. Lots of time on the road in all kinds of weather. to those that deliver the goods.

 

Thanks lots pounder hope I never have to do that again

 

It's a great job. Dealing with inner city traffic, and delivering cars to some of these residential areas and gated communities can get nerve-wracking to say the least. Loading or unloading cars at night and inclement weather can be very stressful. Ferrari's, Aston Martin's, Corvettes, Porsche, Lambo's, and you have to be oh so careful to not bottom them out, and backing them up in a straight line with barely an inch to spare on either side, major PITA.

Fantastic money, I even get tips. Yes, I'm away from home a lot but, I stay busy so time flies, have been on the road now well over a month but, I don't have immediate family at home, so it doesn't bother me. I get to stay in a hotel every night, eat out, and for the most part don't have to answer to anyone or be in a workplace environment and listen to people whine about their personal drama or watch them zombie out on a cell phone.

One of the great perks is being able to order parts for the Vettes while I'm away. By the time I get home everything is waiting for me, or anything else for that matter.

Honestly, to be a good OTR driver, besides the necessary skills to operate a rig, is being a self-starter, not minding hours of solitude or missing the comforts of home. In a way, it's a lot like the Military, which is also not for everyone. It was a fairly easy transition for me to adjust to.

People will always need food, clothing, cars, medicine. Job security is a great thing and peace of mind.

 

Who do you run for.?

 

Thanks to all you professional truckers. Don't know where we'd be with out you all. Be safe and have a great holiday season. Hope you are all able to be home with your loved ones! Best wishes to all!

 

It's never a fun job in the ice and snow.that pic is from last year In Chesapeake Va.We do it all to keep America moving forward. If the trucks stopped,with in 36 hours this country would be crippled,48 hours people would start to die.(no meds delivered). The most priceless load I've moved was 42,000 pounds of insulin.As truck drivers,we are all proud to be doing our part to keep America alive and well. If you got it,a truck brought it.... AMERICA MOVES BY TRUCK

thanks for the thread, Pounder

 

Don't know why the pic didn't make it.

 

Dream job

 

I could just imagine,road squad's reaction to that breakdown.

 

My best friend, known him for almost 60yr, is OTR trucker. He called me from Utah yesterday asking me to check weather radar for him. He was heading over the Rockies to Denver and wanted to avoid chaining up for snow.

Hearing his stories has scared the crap out of me to drive close too, beside or behind a semi. In the summer he drives in his underwear and pees in a liter jug without slowing down

( 1000 th post, only took almost 10yr, )

 

I bet he wouldn't have the right size tire

 

I-70 sucks in the winter! As for his driving habits that's NASTY

 

Chains are to get you out of a situation,not to get you in one.

 

Vanover, check the NO. Of your post's lately? you need to rectify that brother.

 

Taken care of.

 

Ok now your safe 666 not good

 

Had to pull a trailer with those numbers once.was trippin the whole time.

 

Bet that was a long ride.

 

well, he doesn't have too many socially redeeming values, makes him a good candidate for OTR I guess. But I've know him since we were 8 so I just put up with them.